The Black Forest — Restaurant in Austin

I cannot say enough good things about the Black Forest food truck! As someone who is German, I’ve always been skeptical about finding truly authentic German food here in the U.S.—but this place blew me away. I was there last Sunday.

I ordered the schnitzel, red cabbage, and potato salad, and every bite took me right back to meals I’ve had in Germany. The flavors were perfectly balanced, the ingredients fresh, and the preparation clearly done with care and tradition in mind.

What really sets Black Forest apart is the passion of the owner, Neal. You can tell he truly loves what he does. He took the time to explain how he prepares each dish, sticking to authentic methods and honoring the recipes he’s perfected. That kind of dedication shows in the final product—it’s not just food, it’s a culinary experience.

Please support this incredible local business. If you're craving real German comfort food or just want to try something new and delicious, Black Forest will...

Was lucky enough to try this at an Octoberfest event in Austin, shortly after I ordered they would set out this BRB sign for 5 to 10 minutes at a time, the wait was not long at all for my food they were just perhaps understaffed or unable to take too many orders at once.

Well worth the wait I say! The schnitzel was fried perfectly, same with the ham hock croquettes amazing flavors, everything went well with the beer even their little jar of mustard, my only regret is I did not order more food.

Followed them on social media would certainly go out of my way for a chance to dine...

My partner and I love coming here on the weekends for lunch and a beer, even after moving a little out of austin. The price can be a little high, but its completely worth it for the quality of the food. We love to get a fresh pretzel, some amazing potato salad, and a schnitzelwich; which has juicy chicken schnitzel, red kraut, an amazing aioli, and a freakin pretzel bun! We recently tried the smoked salmon dip and it is also incredible. This is the epitome of austin food trucks, and the person that runs it is so down to earth...